The National Weather Service has issued a freezing rain advisory for North Central Worcester County and nearby towns until 7 a.m. Saturday.

Pockets of light freezing rain and drizzle will continue tonight across North Central and Northwest Mass. and portions of southern New Hampshire, forecasters say.

A freezing rain advisory means that periods of frozen precipitation will likely cause travel difficulties. Drivers are urged to be prepared for slippery roads.

Meanwhile, the weather picture brightens considerably for Sunday.

Forecasters are predicting unseasonably mild weather for Sunday into Monday. In Foxboro, football fans who are going to the big New England Patriots playoff game Sunday afternoon can expect a sunny afternoon with temperatures in the low 50s.

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